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FIFA’s World Cup Halftime Show Puts American-Style Spectacle on the World Stage
Organizers want the show to be the most-viewed halftime show in history. Having Shakira, Justin Bieber, Coldplay, and BTS will surely help—but do soccer fans want it?
Angela Watercutter
The Odyssey Backlash Failed Tremendously
For all the hysteria over “woke” casting and ahistorical choices, Christopher Nolan’s epic is on track to make $200 million globally during its opening weekend.
John Semley
How to Watch the 2026 World Cup Finals
The end of the FIFA Men’s World Cup is nigh. Here’s how to watch the final games and the first ever World Cup halftime show.
Boone Ashworth
What Cities From Chicago to Washington, DC, Look Like Under a Blanket of Wildfire Smoke
The US is home to some of the most polluted air on the planet as smoke from 120 out-of-control Canadian wildfires drifts across the border.
Brian Kahn
Starz Promo Codes & Deals for July 2026
Ready to stream award-winning series, hit movies, and exclusive originals? Our comprehensive guide helps you find every active Starz coupon, free trial, and discount code to save big on your subscription this July 2026.
Molly Higgins
How to Disable Music Videos in Spotify
A recent update made video playback the default for songs and podcasts with a visual component. If you just want to listen to music—and save your data and battery—follow these tips.
Justin Pot
This Humanoid Robot Is a Terrifyingly Competent Office Intern
Flexion Robotics, a startup founded by ex-Nvidia engineers, has a clever way of training robots to do useful work.
Will Knight
One of Meta’s Offices Was Briefly Overtaken by a Rogue Squirrel
The animal escaped after apparently arriving inside a package at Meta's Bangkok office, injuring one employee before finally being caught.
Paresh Dave
How Google’s New Gemini Rates Work and How to Track Your Usage
Now that Google has changed how its usage quotas are tallied, you might not get as many AI responses as you did before.
David Nield
There Are Endless Conspiracy Theories About Lindsey Graham’s Death
Despite a complete lack of evidence, everyone from Russia to Israel and Iran is being blamed for Lindsey Graham’s death.
David Gilbert
Lyft’s CEO Says, ‘We’re the Good Uber’
David Risher insists that Lyft has lowered its prices and that customers who only check his competitor’s app are “leaving money on the table.”
Steven Levy
Altra Running Promo Codes and Deals July 2026
Score big savings on Altra Running shoes with up to 50% off sale styles, 20% off select models, 10% off your first order when you sign up, plus free standard delivery on every purchase.
Gear Team